Virginia Programs

Government Grants & Incentives for Real Estate Investors in Richmond

Richmond's affordable housing market benefits from Virginia Housing's robust LIHTC program, the city's Enterprise Zone incentives, and one of the largest concentrations of Opportunity Zones in the Mid-Atlantic.

18 designated tracts
Opportunity Zones
$1,246
Section 8 (2-BR)
LIHTC
Tax Credits Available
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Local Programs

State Housing Finance Agency

Virginia Housing (formerly VHDA)

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Public Housing Authority

Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA)

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Local Programs

Richmond Government Incentive Programs

These programs are available specifically to investors and developers in the Richmond, VA market.

Virginia Housing LIHTC Program

Virginia Housing allocates one of the larger LIHTC pools in the Southeast, with Richmond receiving competitive allocations.

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Richmond Enterprise Zone

State and local incentives including job creation grants and real property investment grants for developments in designated zones.

Richmond Affordable Housing Trust Fund

City-funded trust providing gap financing and incentives for affordable housing production.

Virginia Historic Tax Credits

25% state historic tax credit combinable with 20% federal HTC for qualifying rehabilitation projects.

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LIHTC Tax Credits in Virginia

Low-Income Housing Tax Credits are the largest source of affordable housing financing in the U.S. In Virginia, credits are allocated by Virginia Housing.

How LIHTC Works

  • Dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit over 10 years
  • 9% competitive credits for new construction
  • 4% credits paired with tax-exempt bonds
  • 15-year compliance period for affordable rents

Virginia Allocator

Credits are allocated by Virginia Housing through their Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), which outlines scoring criteria and priorities.

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Investor Tips

Why Invest in Richmond?

Virginia's 25% historic tax credit is one of the most generous in the country

18 Opportunity Zones in emerging neighborhoods like Church Hill and Manchester

Affordable acquisition costs compared to Northern Virginia and DC

Strong rental demand from VCU, state government, and healthcare sector

Finance Government-Incentivized Properties in Richmond

FundNow Capital provides DSCR loans, bridge financing, and portfolio loans that complement government incentive programs in Richmond.

DSCR Loans

Qualify using Section 8 rental income — government-backed rents strengthen your DSCR ratio.

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Bridge Loans

Short-term financing to acquire and stabilize properties before permanent LIHTC or agency financing.

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Portfolio Loans

Finance multiple properties in Richmond's Opportunity Zones under a single loan structure.

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